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EU Methane Regulation: Reducing emissions in the Energy Sector
31 January 2025
On 4 August 2024, Regulation (EU) 2024/1787 on the reduction of methane emissions in the energy sector (EU Methane Regulation) entered into force.
The Regulation includes the first-ever EU rules to curb methane emissions from the energy sector in Europe and across the world. It requires the fossil gas, oil and coal industry in Europe to monitor, report and verify their methane emissions and to take action to reduce them and applies to importers, operators and undertakings. This briefing takes a look at key aspects of the Regulation.
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